Mumpasi Za Mezo, (Bas-Congo, 1945 – DRC, 1991) 
84,5X81 cm He won the Grand priz…
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Mumpasi Za Mezo, (Bas-Congo, 1945 – DRC, 1991)

84,5X81 cm He won the Grand prize of the 1968 National Competition and joined the Institute of National Museums in 1974. Mumpasi is a deep believer, which shows through in his religious compositions. Very close to Congolese daily life, he transposes with great finesse the traditional life and biblical scenes in his work.

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Mumpasi Za Mezo, (Bas-Congo, 1945 – DRC, 1991)

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